Turkey is located between
- (a)Black Sea and Caspian Sea
- (b)Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
- (c)Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea
- (d)Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea
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Official answer(b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
UPSC Prelims 2014
100 questions, in the order they were asked.
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? 1. Bangkok 2. Hanoi 3. Jakarta 4. Singapore Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)4-2-1-3
- (b)3-2-4-1
- (c)3-4-1-2
- (d)4-3-2-1
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Official answer(c) 3-4-1-2
The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3 °C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world? 1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source. 2. Widespread coral mortality will occur. 3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear. 4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)2, 3 and 4 only
- (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(b) 1 and 2 only
The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
- (a)Katha Upanishad
- (b)Chandogya Upanishad
- (c)Aitareya Upanishad
- (d)Mundaka Upanishad
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Official answer(d) Mundaka Upanishad
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
- (a)Preamble to the Constitution
- (b)Directive Principles of State Policy
- (c)Fundamental Duties
- (d)Ninth Schedule
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Official answer(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’? 1. Prevention of soil runoff 2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers 3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table 4. Regeneration of natural vegetation Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)1 and 2 only
- (b)2, 3 and 4 only
- (c)1, 3 and 4 only
- (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Which of the following are associated with 'Planning' in India? 1. The Finance Commission 2. The National Development Council 3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development 4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development 5. The Parliament Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)1, 2 and 5 only
- (b)1, 3 and 4 only
- (c)2 and 5 only
- (d)1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Official answer(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees 3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 and 3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 1 and 2 only
Consider the following statements : A Constitutional Government is one which 1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)Both 1 and 2
- (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) 2 only
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule 2. Appointing the Ministers 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India 4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)1 and 2 only
- (b)1 and 3 only
- (c)2, 3 and 4 only
- (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(b) 1 and 3 only
If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will
- (a)decrease the consumption expenditure in the economy
- (b)increase the tax collection of the Government
- (c)increase the investment expenditure in the economy
- (d)increase the total savings in the economy
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Official answer(c) increase the investment expenditure in the economy
Consider the following statements : 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)Both 1 and 2
- (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(a) 1 only
Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India : 1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India. 2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)Both 1 and 2
- (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(c) Both 1 and 2
With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements : 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites. 2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents. 3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 and 2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 1 and 3 only
Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
- (a)Potential energy is released to form free energy
- (b)Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored
- (c)Food is oxidized to release carbon dioxide and water
- (d)Oxygen is taken, and carbon dioxide and water vapour are given out
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Official answer(b) Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored
In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person? 1. Iris scanning 2. Retinal scanning 3. Voice recognition Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 and 3 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? 1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population. 2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus. 3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 and 3 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft : Purpose 1. Cassini-Huygens : Orbiting the Venus and transmitting data to the Earth 2. Messenger : Mapping and investigating the Mercury 3. Voyager 1 and 2 : Exploring the outer solar system Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 and 3 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only
Consider the following pairs : Region : Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur : Areca nut 2. Mewat : Mango 3. Coromandel : Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- (a)1 and 2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1, 2 and 3
- (d)None
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Official answer(d) None
Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change? 1. Crystallization of sodium chloride 2. Melting of ice 3. Souring of milk Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)1 and 2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1, 2 and 3
- (d)None
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Official answer(b) 3 only
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
- (a)advisory jurisdiction
- (b)appellate jurisdiction
- (c)original jurisdiction
- (d)writ jurisdiction
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Official answer(c) original jurisdiction
Consider the following techniques/phenomena : 1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants 2. Cytoplasmic male sterility 3. Gene silencing Which of the above is/are used to create transgenic crops?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 and 3
- (c)1 and 3
- (d)None
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3
Consider the following statements : 1. Maize can be used for the production of starch. 2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. 3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(d) 1, 2 and 3
Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?
- (a)Crab
- (b)Mite
- (c)Scorpion
- (d)Spider
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Official answer(a) Crab
The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
- (a)the President of India
- (b)the Parliament
- (c)the Chief Justice of India
- (d)the Law Commission
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Official answer(b) the Parliament